Chris Gomez
About Chris Gomez
Chris Gomez is a Product Marketing Manager at Blend, with a background in product marketing and business account management. He has developed successful go-to-market strategies and secured funding for innovative tools, contributing to significant revenue growth in his roles.
Current Role at Blend
Chris Gomez serves as a Product Marketing Manager at Blend, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing marketing strategies and collaborating with the sales team to refine pricing strategies and address competitive differentiators. His work involves creating high-conversion marketing materials, including webinars, videos, help articles, and one-pagers.
Previous Experience in Product Marketing
Prior to joining Blend, Chris worked at Passare, Inc. as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2020 to 2022. He was instrumental in developing a new go-to-market strategy for the Close product, which led to a 7% increase in utilization and helped surpass a $10 million revenue target for 2024. He also created new positioning and messaging for a services product, exceeding 2023 revenue projections by $1 million.
Career Background in Education and Development
Chris has a background in education, having worked as a Secondary Education Teacher at Jefferson County Public Schools from 2014 to 2016. He also held roles at Funeral Directors Life (FDLIC) as a Learning and Development Lead and as a Learning and Development Specialist between 2016 and 2019. His experience in these positions contributed to his skills in training and development.
Educational Qualifications
Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Bellarmine University, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities/Humanistic Studies from Boyce College, studying there from 2006 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in both marketing and education.
Achievements in AI and Innovation
At Blend, Chris secured executive funding for the company's first AI tool, which achieved recognition by winning 3rd place at the Digital Mortgage 2023 innovation showcase. This initiative highlights his ability to drive innovation and secure resources for new projects.